Harry's POV
I looked at her..., and I can't help it but stare at her beauty. She's damn so sexy and gorgeous with that red long dress...
Jennifer's eyes looked at me and her gaze traveled onto my other arm that was wrapped on Valentina's waist
I slowly removed my arm and cleared my throat as I looked away
"Oh hey, guys...You both look so great!" Valentina said to William and Jennifer
"You too Ma'am. You looked so beautiful. You and Sir Harry look so good together." William said as I felt myself getting pissed already. I really hate seeing Jennifer with him
"Oh, thanks for hearing that.." Valentina said smiling
"Hi, Ms. Lopez. You look absolutely great.." I said
William looked at her
Jennifer cleared her throat and splashed a smile at me
I took a second glance and I couldn't help it but to stare at Jennifer for seconds, My eyes went down to her chest and back to her lips
We're just looking at each when she broke the gaze
"Thank You, Sir."
She firmly said
Then the emcee from inside said that the program will start in a minute
"I think we should go now inside...Let's go." Valentina said walking inside
"Let's go, Jen," William said as he offered his arm to him. I could feel she hesitated, but soon, she held his arm. Before they stepped inside, Jennifer glanced at me and then she turned her back
Why am I hurting inside?
I really hate seeing her turning her back and walk away. It's just..., giving me a hard feeling..
We all went inside. They went to their table where the other students are. I and Valentina went to the table for professors but from our table, I can clearly see her...
I just prayed that I will be able to talk to her after this program...
The program started and soon, they started to show the pictures of children and old men and women who are suffering from cancer.
The University is willing to help these people for their medication
The emcee is talking from the stage when I thought about Sandra who used to suffer because of cancer
I missed her. She was really a good friend to me. I salute her for letting her heart to forgive. She was so special to me. She pushed me to go back to Jennifer..,
And then it hit me, Sandra really helped me to save what Jennifer and I had..,
I'd never waste it..,
I glanced at Jennifer and I was shocked cause she's staring at me
There is something on how she looks at me now compared a while ago.
Like she's telling me something through her eyes
Then,
"Hey, Harry," Valentina said as she tapped my back. I faced her
"Yes?"
She narrowed her brows,
"What happened to you? Everything alright?" She asked as she pressed her palm against my cheeks
"I'm..I'm good, yeah," I said she smiled at as she runs her thumb on my skin
I held her hand and removed from my face
I smiled at her and I returned my gaze on the stage
Then,
"Valentina!" Sounds like an older woman from the back.
"Oh hey, Mom!" Valentina stood up from her seat
"Come on, I'd like to introduce you to my parents," Valentina said as she held my hand. I stood up from my seat
"Hey, Dad. Thank You for coming." Valentina gave her Mom and Dad a warm hug
"You know we are always here for our only daughter.." The older man said
I smiled at them and they smiled at me.
"Oh uhm. This is Dr. Connick, my co-worker here. Harry? This is Dr. Aileen and Dr. Stewart Farrera. My parents." Valentina introduced me to them as I stood up from and went to them
"It's my pleasure to meet you." I politely said as we shook hands.
"Are you the son of Dr. Harry Connick?" Her father asked
"Yes, Sir. He's my father."
"Wow, you looked exactly like your father when he was younger. We used to work together in the same hospital and I gotta tell you, he was a damn good doctor.." He said and we all chuckles
"It's just good to know that you're following your father's footsteps.." He said
"Thank You, sir. I'm doing my best to be good to him." I said and smiled at him. He smiled and nodded his head
"Have you married already?" The mother of Valentina asked
"Oh uhm, no Ma'am. I actually have a 4-year-old daughter." I said
"Oh, Where is her mother then?" She asked
"Uh.., She passed away a few years ago so we were not able to get married," I said
"Sorry to hear that, Son.." Mr. Farrera said
"It's okay. It's in the past." I said giving him a positive smile
"So, are you seeing someone?" Mrs. Farrera said as she looked at Valentina
Seriously
I glanced at the direction of Jennifer
"Ma, you're asking too many questions.." Valentina said as she chuckles
"Harry is not ready for any relationship, for now.." She said looking at me as she rubs my lower back
"Oh..I get it.." Mrs. Farrera smirked
Jennifer's POV
"Hey, are you okay Jen?" William asked. He's sitting right beside me.
"Yeah, I'm okay. I'm just a little emotional when they showed up the pictures of people that are suffering in Cancer."
He gave me a sad smile,
"Yeah, I feel you.." He said turning his gaze on front
And I couldn't help it but be reminded of my Dad..,
He suffered because of Cancer. A lot..,
I remember his crying because of pain in the middle of the night. I was always there.., beside him...taking care of him..I never leave his side until he gets better
And now, he's gone. I'll never see him again...he'll never suffer again because of pain.., he is free...
And now, he's watching me from above.
He left and there was someone came and didn't let me be alone.
But I guess, he's gone too? It feels like..,
I can see Harry on my right side, with Dr. Valentina. And then I think she introduced him to her family.
They're laughing, they seemed happy..,
I can see Harry, smiling...
And I'm just looking at him..., feeling guilty to myself...
And then it hit me, I really missed him...
I was shocked when Valentina put her hand on his lower back. But I was shocked more when I saw that Harry has no response to it. He just let her. He smiled at her
My heart.., is breaking seeing him with her, like this...
I didn't realize that my eyes are starting to build tears
